Seven Wonders of the New World is a project that sought to restore the concept of the Seven Wonders of the World with a list of modern wonders. Selection compiled by the New 7 Wonders Foundation, with the winner announced on July 7, 2007 in Lisbon, Portugal.
List of World Wonders
| Wonders | Symbol | Location | Picture |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wall of China | Protection, Continuous | ||
| Petra | Engineering, Protection | ||
| Statue of Christ the Redeemer | Acceptance, Openness | ||
| Machu Picchu | Community, Dedication | ||
| Chichén Itzá | The cult, Science | ||
| Colosseum | Fun, Suffering | ||
| Taj Mahal | Love, Desire | ||
| Pyramids of Giza (Honorary Candidate, because only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that still exists) | Not Extinct, Immortality |
Finalists of The New Seven Wonders of The World
21 finalists, organized alphabetically and the associated symbols are:| Wonders | Symbol | Location | Picture |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acropolis | Civilization, Democracy | ||
| Alhambra | Dignity, Dialogue | ||
| Angkor Wat | Beauty, Asylum | ||
| Chichen Itza | The cult, Science | ||
| Statue of Christ the Redeemer | Acceptance, Openness | ||
| Colosseum | Fun, Suffering | ||
| Moai | Mystery, incredibility | ||
| Eiffel tower | Challenges, Progress | ||
| Great Wall of China | Protection, Continuous | ||
| Hagia Sophia | Confidence, Respect | ||
| Kiyomizu Monastery | Clarity, Calmness | ||
| Kremlin, Red Square and Saint Basil's Cathedral | Defense, Symbolic | ||
| Machu Picchu | Community, Dedication | ||
| palace of Neuschwanstein | Fantasy | ||
| Petra | Engineering, Protection | ||
| Pyramids of Giza |
| Not Extinct, Immortality |